5 from 3 votes
Chocolate Matcha Protein Shake
This Chocolate Matcha Protein Shake is a powerful mix of chocolate milk, pumpkin seed butter, protein powder, and matcha powder. Rich, filling, not too sweet.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
smoothie
Calories:
424 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate milk (I use Silk Chocolate Soy Milk)
- ¼ cup protein powder (see Note 1)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seed butter
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend together on high speed for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour into a tall glass and drink immediately.
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Notes
- Protein Powder: Use a small scoop of protein powder (anywhere between 20g to 35g). Chocolate, vanilla, or peanut butter flavoured protein powder works best. You can also use unflavoured protein powder; I recommend adding a drizzle of maple syrup to make up for the sweetness.
- Optional Add-In’s: A few ideas for additional toppings and mix-in’s for your protein shake include…
- Banana: Blend in one ripe banana to make the smoothie thicker and sweeter.
- Avocado: Half an avocado adds richness and makes it more filling.
- Flaxseed: Adds a bit of texture. But be careful, don’t leave the flaxseeds in for too long before drinking, because they’ll turn slimy.
- Coconut: Mix in a spoonful of toasted coconut flakes or shredded coconut. The nutty toasty flavour pairs great with matcha!
- Spinach or Zucchini: A small handful of baby spinach or chopped zucchini bulks up the nutrients, and doesn’t noticeably impact taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
637mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1346IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
404mg
(40%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1346IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 404mg | 40% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.